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Expertise
Properties and structure of cereal grains. Milling of grains and their processing into food or feed. The chemistry of cereal grains and what happens as grains are processed.
Experience in the area
15 years with USDA as a research chemist. 25 years as a professor at Kansas State University and 3 years as President of R&R Research Services, Inc.
Publications
Mainly Cereal Chemistry but many others also
Education/Credentials
PhD in cereal chemistry
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Sharon | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Carl, that helps me a ..... |
| Anonymous | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ronald | 08/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | U'r expert comment was most helpful. Prompt ..... |
| H.M | 08/19/11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Thanks for your help! |
| Mario | 07/15/11 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Carl Hoseney
2012-01-22 storage techniques:
Sharon, Rancidity is the decomposition of the lipids that are naturally found in all cereals. It produces an off odor and also an off taste. The taste is often described as paint-like or varnish-like
2012-01-18 storage techniques:
Dear Sharon, It sound like you have a good granola. I see no reason why the the granola would go bad (lose nutritional value or make you sick) with a reasonable storage time of a few months.
2011-07-14 Corn Empanada Dough:
Dear Mario, I do not have a solution to the problem. I know of no additive that I think would help. Something to try that may or may not help. I expect that you are losing water during the
2011-04-28 Water Purifier:
Ravi, I am not an expert on water treatment. It sounds like you may have more than one problem. There are a number of products on the market to soften water. However none of these will purify
2011-03-31 Wheat Improvement for High Altitudes:
Dear Mina, I am not aware of any work related to the performace of wheat at high altitude. I would suggest you contact breeders that work at higher altitudes (7500 is very high). Two location
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